I recognize this is not the point of the post, but an accused felon doesn’t really make sense, since a felon is someone who is formally tried and convicted of a felonious crime.
Not sure if you're just arguing semantics here, but just for clarification in case you, or anyone else, is unsure why the other person might have said "accused felon", it is because Paxton was indicted for felony securities fraud back in 2015. He has used his political office to delay the trial since then, and has yet to be tried. 8 years and counting since the indictment without a trial. Hence, "accused felon".
Probably worth noting: His wife is a lawmaker, and he was impeached. But impeachment is only the first step in removing someone from office, just like indictment is the first step in a criminal trial. He was impeached by the House of Representatives, but it failed to pass in the senate because they voted along party lines. His wife refused to recuse herself from the vote.
I recognize this is not the point of the post, but an accused felon doesn’t really make sense, since a felon is someone who is formally tried and convicted of a felonious crime.
Not sure if you're just arguing semantics here, but just for clarification in case you, or anyone else, is unsure why the other person might have said "accused felon", it is because Paxton was indicted for felony securities fraud back in 2015. He has used his political office to delay the trial since then, and has yet to be tried. 8 years and counting since the indictment without a trial. Hence, "accused felon".
Probably worth noting: His wife is a lawmaker, and he was impeached. But impeachment is only the first step in removing someone from office, just like indictment is the first step in a criminal trial. He was impeached by the House of Representatives, but it failed to pass in the senate because they voted along party lines. His wife refused to recuse herself from the vote.